Reserve assets, Monetary gold (Assets, Positions, US dollar) in Russia
Russia: Reserve assets, Monetary gold (Assets, Positions, US dollar) was 133.07 billion US dollar in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Reserve assets, Monetary gold in Russia, 1993–2021
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in US dollar.
Analysis
The most recent figure for reserve assets, monetary gold in Russia is 133.07 billion US dollar, measured in 2021.
The figure is down 4.1% on the previous year and up 197.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reserve assets, monetary gold in Russia peaked at 138.75 billion US dollar in 2020 and was at its lowest, 2.52 billion US dollar, in 1994.
That places Russia 7th out of 151 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Reserve assets, Monetary gold (Assets, Positions, US dollar) in Russia, year by year
| Year | US dollar | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 3.06 billion US dollar | — |
| 1994 | 2.52 billion US dollar | -17.5% |
| 1995 | 2.82 billion US dollar | +11.8% |
| 1996 | 4.05 billion US dollar | +43.3% |
| 1997 | 4.89 billion US dollar | +20.8% |
| 1998 | 4.42 billion US dollar | -9.6% |
| 1999 | 4.00 billion US dollar | -9.6% |
| 2000 | 3.71 billion US dollar | -7.3% |
| 2001 | 4.08 billion US dollar | +10.0% |
| 2002 | 3.74 billion US dollar | -8.3% |
| 2003 | 3.76 billion US dollar | +0.6% |
| 2004 | 3.73 billion US dollar | -0.8% |
| 2005 | 6.35 billion US dollar | +70.1% |
| 2006 | 8.16 billion US dollar | +28.6% |
| 2007 | 12.01 billion US dollar | +47.1% |
| 2008 | 14.53 billion US dollar | +21.0% |
| 2009 | 22.80 billion US dollar | +56.9% |
| 2010 | 35.79 billion US dollar | +57.0% |
| 2011 | 44.70 billion US dollar | +24.9% |
| 2012 | 51.04 billion US dollar | +14.2% |
| 2013 | 39.99 billion US dollar | -21.6% |
| 2014 | 46.09 billion US dollar | +15.3% |
| 2015 | 48.56 billion US dollar | +5.4% |
| 2016 | 60.19 billion US dollar | +24.0% |
| 2017 | 76.65 billion US dollar | +27.3% |
| 2018 | 86.90 billion US dollar | +13.4% |
| 2019 | 110.38 billion US dollar | +27.0% |
| 2020 | 138.75 billion US dollar | +25.7% |
| 2021 | 133.07 billion US dollar | -4.1% |
Russia compared with similar countries
- Russia's 133.07 billion US dollar is above the median for high income countries, which is 951.39 million US dollar, 139.9× the median. (54 countries reporting)
- Russia's 133.07 billion US dollar is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 6.67 billion US dollar, 19.9× the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3.68 billion US dollar | 2.52 billion US dollar | 4.89 billion US dollar | 7 |
| 2000s | 8.29 billion US dollar | 3.71 billion US dollar | 22.80 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 2010s | 60.03 billion US dollar | 35.79 billion US dollar | 110.38 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 2020s | 135.91 billion US dollar | 133.07 billion US dollar | 138.75 billion US dollar | 2 |
Countries ranked near Russia
More financial sector data for Russia
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 34.9 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0014 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 25.48 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 34.9 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reserve assets, monetary gold in Russia?
- Reserve assets, monetary gold in Russia was 133.07 billion US dollar in 2021, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest reserve assets, monetary gold recorded in Russia?
- The highest recorded value was 138.75 billion US dollar in 2020.
- What is the lowest reserve assets, monetary gold recorded in Russia?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.52 billion US dollar in 1994.
- How does Russia rank for reserve assets, monetary gold?
- Russia ranks 7th out of 151 countries with data for 2021.
- Is reserve assets, monetary gold rising or falling in Russia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 197.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Russia data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Reserve assets, Monetary gold (Assets, Positions, US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The International Investment Position (IIP) is a statistical statement that shows at a point in time the value of financial assets of residents of an economy that are claims on nonresidents or are gold bullion held as reserve assets; and the liabilities of residents of an economy to nonresidents.